Faults:

The speedometer cable snapped at 100,000 miles.

When I attempted to replace the passenger side tie-rod end, it was seized to the internal steering shaft, and the entire steering rack had to be replaced.

The fuel pump is noisy in cold weather.

I would replace the CV axles if I could find replacement parts.

The headlight dimmer switch ratchet broke at 175,000 miles.

The cruise control switch on the steering column has had to be replaced twice.

General Comments:

The Peugeot 405 S is the most reliable automobile that I have owned. Other than the minor annoyance of limited parts availability, I will probably get another 100,000 miles out of the car.

The car handles better than most high performance vehicles that I have had occasion to drive. Cornering is precise, and braking is superb, as long as the anti-lock system doesn't activate.

The ergonomics of the driving position and controls makes driving the car seem as natural as walking.

Fuel consumption has averaged close to 30 miles per US gallon for the life of the vehicle, even when driving at high speeds.

Faults:

Broke engine mounts twice.

Broke two pulleys.

Many cooling problems.

Besides that, nothing.

General Comments:

This is an amazing car. Once passed 4000 RPM the car is a beast. You can easily take higher horse power I-4s And V6s. Off the line you must spin the wheels a little to keep up. But once you get to about 65-70mph you'll hit 110 in a heartbeat. I had the car up to about 128mph, and it had minimal rattling and still handled beautifully.

And of course you get all the goodies with it, leather/power/heated seats, power sunroof, tilt steering, cruise control, power/heated mirrors, AC, power locks, 4 wheel disk with ABS brakes, 15 inch Speedline wheels, 195/55 15 VR tires, fog lights, and the stock radio receives TV stations! How can you beats this? In its time this was the car to have.

In my car, I re-did the audio system and lowered it about an inch and a half in front and rear. I got springs imported from UK. Exhaust and intake also. (Guesstimate about 160Hp) I wish that Peugeot would come back to the states, I would love a new 406 coupe.

Faults:

My timing belt broke at only 37,000 miles, which caused all 16 valves to bend!

Climate control computer broke down at about 38,000 miles. I had A/C, but I didn't have heat! $2800.

Anti-freeze leaked on my pedals all the time.

Plenty of electrical trouble.

Three water pump troubles.

Twice had to replace the starter.

Leaking sunroof.

Many other problems, too many to write about.

General Comments:

The Mi16 is a beautiful car.

The Mi16 is fun to drive, whenever you are able to get it out of the repair shop.

I bought the car for $24,000. I put on the ground effects. I chromed the rims. I tinted the windows. It made people turn their heads. But, I was only able to get $5600 for the car.

My advice to all Mi16 owners: Get rid of the car if you still have it!

Faults:

The passive restraints really couldn't be more junky than they are. When I drive alone, the passenger side zips back and forth on its own at light speed.

The suspension is really too noisy for a car of that price range.... The brakes make noise occasionally when applied.

The sunroof got hung up and needs new cables. The security coded radio had a great sound, but since the antenna broke and was disconnected, the radio won't work.... Electric seat was poorly conceived, and is always a pain to go forward and back.

General Comments:

It's really a fun car to drive, but it needs more headroom for taller people.

With only 64,000+ miles, I wonder what else I will be having to fix.

I can't believe the management at Peugeot has not tested the designs of their systems better... I could dream of a Peugeot with Toyota quality... Why don't they swallow their pride and copy the companies that make great components for their cars, and use those ideas, instead of selling us cars with so many design flaws. And get those production line people to do a better job of assembling the sub-assemblies of these great driving cars..

When they can get up there with the Toyota build quality, they will be the greatest of cars to own and drive...